Jim Chilsen, Communications Director for the Citizens Utility Board, speaks with Tom Miller about the rate hike proposed by Ameren which would go toward their "smart grid" technology. Chilsen says while the technology is beneficial for IL consumers, the rate hike is simply too high.

 

[caption id="attachment_19377" align="alignright" width="145"] Kyle Harfst
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Kyle Harfst, Executive Director, Office of Economic and Regional Development, joins Tom Miller in the studio.

 
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Certified Grief Recovery Specialist Ed Owens joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Conservative political consultant Joe DeBose joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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